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154 reviews
Crescent Lake offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and a serene environment ideal for outdoor activities like fishing and boating. Many reviewers appreciated the tidy, private campsites and the helpfulness of the camp host, Jack, and his dog Reggie. While there were some concerns about certain campsite conditions and additional fees for extra vehicles, the overall experience is highly rated, with many campers eager to return.
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June 26, 2021 Stayed at: 034, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
After digging out the fire pit deep enough, I had a good time building fires to cook and keep warm. Parking was easy and the restroom was a short distance from the shore/campsite. Very greatful to have stayed at Cresent Lake.
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July 6, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Had site 23. No lake view but very private as no one is across from the site or close by. 6-7 empty sites each night for first come first serve even over 4th of July weekend.
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July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
This is a beautiful and quiet campground next to a beautiful lake. Our site #12, had a path down to the lake (steep but doable)
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July 9, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
The host jack is a great people person and has a new sidekick (Reggie) a black lab pup, who he says is training to be the new host :) clean campsites and restrooms and a beautiful lake with plenty of fish and water fowl. Loved hearing the loons sing!
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July 26, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Clean, well maintained facilities and friendly host Jack. Kayaking on the lake with loons was a highlight.
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July 26, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Lucked out and had a lakeside spot for the night which made it a wonderful stay. Was not clear when I registered that a "tent site" meant a walk-in site for the night.
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July 29, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Crescent Lake campground is very well laid out. The camp sites are roomy with plenty of space between sites.
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August 3, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
I have been camping at Crescent Lake for many years and Site 26 most of those years. Unfortunately, there is no longer a level area on this site because of erosion and rain runoff. The majority of the ground has large rocks protruding and the roots of the trees near the lake are exposed. It is a treacherous trip to get down to the lake; especially if it has been raining. When it does rain, there is a stream running down the center of the site to the lake. I believe the site needs to have timbers installed to hold the soil from running off any more, and a few inches of soil replaced so there is once again level surfaces at this site.
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August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Crescent lake has water, primitive pit toilets, and wild land. What more does anyone need? The walk-in-camps are the best part - all right on the water, yet isolated from one another.
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August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CRESCENT LAKE (MN)
Camp sites were well maintained. We had to cut our stay short due to a family medication situation unfortunately. The campground host was so agreeable and helpful. We'll be back next year and hope for the good fishing we have enjoyed on Crescent Lake for so many years :)
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Crescent Lake , 3236 The Grade (Forest Road 170), Tofte, MN 55615 United States
Elevation: 542 ft
Travel Highway 61 along Lake Superior's north shore to Tofte, Minnesota. In Tofte, turn north (away from Lake Superior) on Sawbill Trail (CCHS 2). Follow the Sawbill Trail for 16 mi to The Grade (Forest Road 170). Turn right onto the The Grade and...
Travel Highway 61 along Lake Superior's north shore to Tofte, Minnesota. In Tofte, turn north (away from Lake Superior) on Sawbill Trail (CCHS 2). Follow the Sawbill Trail for 16 mi to The Grade (Forest Road 170). Turn right onto the The Grade and proceed east for 7 mi. The campground is on your right and is marked by a large sign.
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
Last updated: November 4, 2026
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